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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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